Sections 25-2601 to 25-2622 shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Arbitration Act.
§ 25-2601.Act, how cited.
Article 26: Uniform Arbitration Act · Last amended 1997 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceThis section names sections 25-2601 through 25-2622 the Uniform Arbitration Act, the short title Nebraska courts, lawyers, and arbitration agreements use to refer to this entire group of statutes.
Full Text of § 25-2601
Source
Laws 1987, LB 71, § 1; Laws 1997, LB 151, § 1.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2601 does one job: it gives Article 26 a name. Sections 25-2601 to 25-2622 may be cited, collectively, as the Uniform Arbitration Act. When a contract clause, a court order, or a brief refers to “the Uniform Arbitration Act,” it means this set of statutes and nothing else.
The short title matters because Nebraska borrowed this framework from a model act drafted for adoption across many states. Courts researching how Nebraska’s arbitration statutes compare to those of other states start from this name, and every other section in the article builds on the definitions and procedures this title covers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Uniform Arbitration Act cover in Nebraska?
Sections 25-2601 through 25-2622, the full set of statutes governing arbitration agreements, compelling and staying arbitration, arbitrator appointment, hearings, awards, and court review of awards in Nebraska.
Why is it called “uniform”?
Nebraska adopted a model act also enacted, with variations, in other states, so that arbitration law reads consistently across jurisdictions that adopted the same framework.
Does this section itself set any rules for arbitration?
No. It only supplies the short title. The operative rules for compelling arbitration, appointing arbitrators, and reviewing awards appear in the sections that follow.
If a contract says disputes go to arbitration “under Nebraska law,” does that mean this act?
Generally, yes, when the contract does not name a different arbitration statute or provider, Nebraska arbitration disputes are governed by the Uniform Arbitration Act at sections 25-2601 to 25-2622.
Where do I find the rule that decides whether my arbitration agreement is even enforceable?
Section 25-2602.01 sets the validity rules and lists the categories of claims the act does not reach.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
Official source
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